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Cant Start Apache!!!

PostPosted: 18. August 2014 13:44
by MURICA
So i just got XAMPP from here and when i try to start it in the control panel it says this

5:37:12 AM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
5:37:12 AM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
5:37:12 AM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
5:37:12 AM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
5:37:12 AM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
5:37:12 AM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
5:37:12 AM [Apache] entire log window on the forums

please help i don't know what to do

Re: Cant Start Apache!!!

PostPosted: 18. August 2014 16:33
by Nobbie
MURICA wrote:please help i don't know what to do


Simply do what is written there:

Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
If you need more help, copy and post this
entire log window on the forums


In many cases a Skype Installation already blocks Port 80, check this first and if necessary, change Skype not to use Port 80 and not to use Port 443.

Re: Cant Start Apache!!!

PostPosted: 02. September 2014 09:59
by ojuola
I had a similar problem but when I signed out and closed Skype, the Appache started successfully!
I'm happy now!